Process Equipment Engineer Jobs
Process Equipment Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and power generation, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in pressure vessel design, rotating machinery, and heat transfer systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary: Indeck Ladysmith Biofuel Center, an established producer of high-quality wood pellets based in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, is seeking candidates to fill Process & Equipment Operator positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Monitor key manufacturing processes and safely operate industrial machinery to ensure product consistency and production efficiency.
- Work as a team member on an automated packaging line with the responsibility of maximizing output while producing a quality product.
- Maintain a tidy and clean workspace utilizing good housekeeping practices.
- Qualified individuals must be safety-oriented, reliable, and willing to cross-train.
- Experience operating a forklift and the ability to perform light-duty maintenance is a plus.
These are full-time positions that include health insurance, dental and vision benefits, as well as a 401K retirement plan. Indeck Ladysmith is an equal opportunity employer.
Educational Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED.
Requirements:
- Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Pass a background check.
- Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.
- Duration: Full Time, Regular.
- Benefits Leave: Paid holidays, Sick, Vacation/paid time off.
- Retirement: 401K.
- Insurance: Health (Medical, Dental, Life) offered.
- Miscellaneous: Tuition assistance.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
$19/HOUR TO START PLUS $2/HR 3RD SHIFT PREMIUM!
Summary: Indeck Ladysmith Biofuel Center, an established producer of high-quality wood pellets based in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, is seeking candidates to fill Process & Equipment Operator positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Monitor key manufacturing processes and safely operate industrial machinery to ensure product consistency and production efficiency.
- Work as a team member on an automated packaging line with the responsibility of maximizing output while producing a quality product.
- Maintain a tidy and clean workspace utilizing good housekeeping practices.
- Qualified individuals must be safety-oriented, reliable, and willing to cross-train.
- Experience operating a forklift and the ability to perform light-duty maintenance is a plus.
These are full-time positions that include health insurance, dental and vision benefits, as well as a 401K retirement plan. Indeck Ladysmith is an equal opportunity employer.
Educational Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED.
Requirements:
- Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Pass a background check.
- Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.
- Duration: Full Time, Regular.
- Benefits Leave: Paid holidays, Sick, Vacation/paid time off.
- Retirement: 401K.
- Insurance: Health (Medical, Dental, Life) offered.
- Miscellaneous: Tuition assistance.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process equipment engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited institution
- Proficiency with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII
- Experience with static and rotating equipment design and specification
- Hands-on use of heat exchanger rating software such as HTRI or HTFS
- Familiarity with API standards including API 650, 660, and 661
- Experience reviewing vendor documents, datasheets, and equipment drawings
Tips for Your Process Equipment Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the discipline
Separate your experience by equipment category, such as pressure vessels, pumps, or heat exchangers, so hiring managers see relevant depth immediately. Generic process engineering resumes often get filtered out before a recruiter reads them.
List your design code proficiency explicitly
Employers screen for ASME, API, and TEMA code experience before anything else. Name the specific standards you've worked under and the design phases you owned, whether preliminary sizing, detailed design, or vendor review.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process equipment engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your software stack
Many job descriptions filter candidates by software tools such as HTRI, COMPRESS, or PV Elite. If you have hands-on experience with these programs, name them in your resume exactly as they appear in the posting to pass applicant tracking system screening.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a piece of equipment you designed from scope to handover. Practice describing your decision-making on material selection, nozzle sizing, or inspection requirements so your answers are concise and sequenced.
Negotiate using total scope, not just title
Offers for this role vary widely based on whether you own full equipment lifecycle or only detailed design. Before negotiating compensation, clarify the scope of ownership in writing so you're comparing equivalent positions, not just job titles.
Process Equipment Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process equipment engineers?
The most active employers for process equipment engineers right now are Sanofi, Tesla, and KBR, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at EPC firms and major operators running capital expansion or turnaround programs.
How many process equipment engineer jobs are remote?
About 33% of process equipment engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most equipment roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include equipment standards development, procurement support, and document review roles that do not require regular site access.
How do you become a process equipment engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, then build experience with static or rotating equipment in a plant, refinery, or EPC environment. Getting hands-on with ASME and API codes early accelerates your path. Many engineers move into the role after a few years in general process or mechanical design, adding equipment-specific software skills and vendor coordination experience along the way.
Can you get hired as a process equipment engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and junior process equipment engineer roles do exist, particularly at EPC firms that run structured graduate programs. Employers at this level look for strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, familiarity with engineering drawing standards, and any project exposure from internships or capstone work. Highlighting coursework in heat transfer or pressure vessel design helps when professional experience is limited.
What does the process equipment engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a technical interview focused on equipment sizing principles, code familiarity, and past project walkthroughs, then a final round with the engineering lead or project manager. Some employers add a short written exercise covering a datasheet review or equipment selection problem. The technical interview is typically the longest stage and the one candidates prepare for most.
Where can I find and apply to process equipment engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to process equipment engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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